British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated Saturday that Iran must never possess a nuclear weapon, even as he welcomed diplomatic progress ending direct hostilities.
Starmer offered U.K. engineering support for mine clearance in the Gulf and strait approaches heavily mined during the conflict.
He spoke alongside Macron at the G7 periphery, emphasizing unified Western messaging on nonproliferation red lines.
Labour backbenchers asked whether reconstruction funds could inadvertently finance covert enrichment if inspections lag.
Royal Navy planners reviewed deployment options should commercial traffic require escorts during transition periods.
Starmer also announced additional humanitarian aid for Lebanese civilians affected by cross-border strikes.
Downing Street said Royal Engineers could deploy mine-hunting drones already used in Ukraine if Gulf states request technical assistance.
Conservative critics accused Starmer of endorsing a deal they claim leaves Iran’s enrichment infrastructure intact beneath mountain sites.
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